DOUGHERTY COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
B
19/24
Dougherty County gets a B.
Georgia has the fastest statutory clock graded so far (3 business days) and a permissive booking-photo regime. The drag is fragmentation: no statewide free public case search, GBI criminal history is in-person only, and PeachCourt is filing infrastructure rather than a public records portal. Strong law, uneven infrastructure.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Dougherty County.
COMPUTED 2026-07-31 17:36 UTC · SCORE 19/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
Sources checked
- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 17:22 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 17:22 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-07-31 17:22 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-07-31 17:22 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · GA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the GA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · GA
Children Missing From Georgia (Statewide)
Active Georgia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Malachi Mitchell (GA)
Mariah Tolbert (GA)
Merrilyn Terry (GA)
Shamar Hutchinson (GA)
Noah Ansley (GA)
Camille Green (GA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Georgia Court Cases
Most recent Georgia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40754- | Brandon A. Grant | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40755- | Yetunde Funmilola Mitchell | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-40241- | Davon Nathanial Green | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50345- | William Farris Griffin and Doris Amelia Griffin | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-20280- | Sheila Mechell Locke Drone | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50346- | Benjamin Troy Davis | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 24-30112- | Hope Lata Brown | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50347- | John Richard Ratcliff | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21108-jrs | All Floors of Orlando, Inc | 07/30/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-60045-pwb | Tonyaniese Cherrell Savage | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-21229-jrs | Arthur W McPhaul, III and Natasha Haynes McPhaul | 07/31/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-41292-pwb | Cyndi Megan Johnson | 07/31/2026 |
Cities in Dougherty County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Albany?▼
To check for an active warrant in Albany, GA (Dougherty County), contact the Albany Police Department at 201 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-2100), or the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-3259). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.dougherty.ga.us/. Court bench warrants appear in the Dougherty County Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate court records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at https://www.gsccca.org/ provides additional document searches. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: Dougherty County (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/), GSCCCA (https://www.gsccca.org/).
How far back do police departments keep their accident reports, and what do they do with them if they no longer retain them?▼
Dougherty County, GA accident report retention: Most police departments retain accident reports per state retention schedule. Georgia: GA Records Retention Schedule (https://www.georgia.gov/state-agencies/secretary-state) — generally 5-7 years for routine, longer for fatalities. Albany Police Department (https://www.albanyga.gov/City-Departments/Albany-Police-Department) for records request. Dougherty County Sheriff (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/sheriff). Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) — 3 business day response. Statewide: Georgia Department of Driver Services (https://dds.georgia.gov/) for crash reports. Statute O.C.G.A. §40-9-40 governs accident reports.
Where do I get an official criminal history report in Dougherty?▼
Dougherty County, GA criminal history report: Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Information Center (https://gbi.georgia.gov/criminal-history) — $25 name-based or fingerprint via GAPS (https://gaps.gbi.ga.gov/). Live scan via GAPS-approved vendors. Dougherty County Sheriff (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/sheriff) for inmate, local arrests. Albany PD records (https://www.albanyga.gov/government/departments/police-department). Court records: Dougherty County Superior Court and statewide GA Courts (https://georgiacourts.gov/). FBI Identity History Summary $18. O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 governs CHRI. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70). First Offender Act (O.C.G.A. §42-8-60). Albany Herald for regional coverage.
What's the process to clear a criminal record in Colquitt?▼
To clear a criminal record in Colquitt, GA (Miller County), Georgia's record restriction process is governed by O.C.G.A. §35-3-37. Eligible offenses include arrests not resulting in conviction, dismissed charges, and certain misdemeanors after waiting periods. The 2020 Second Chance Law (HB 226) expanded eligibility for some non-violent offenses after 4 years. File a Petition for Restriction in the Miller County Superior Court at 155 South 1st Street, Colquitt, GA 39837 (229-758-4102). The GBI processes the actual record clearing. Forms and detailed eligibility info are at https://gbi.georgia.gov/services/obtaining-criminal-history-record-information-frequently-asked-questions. Sources: GA Record Restriction (https://gbi.georgia.gov/), O.C.G.A. §35-3-37 (https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2022/title-35/).
How do I check if there's an active warrant in Albany?▼
To check for an active warrant in Albany, GA (Dougherty County), contact the Albany Police Department at 201 W. Oglethorpe Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-2100), or the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office at 225 Pine Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 (229-431-3259). Some active warrants are posted at https://www.dougherty.ga.us/. Court bench warrants appear in the Dougherty County Superior, State, Magistrate, and Probate court records. The Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority at https://www.gsccca.org/ provides additional document searches. Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) governs disclosure; agencies may withhold info that could compromise an active investigation. Sources: Dougherty County (https://www.dougherty.ga.us/), GSCCCA (https://www.gsccca.org/).
How can I look up assaults on a particular date?▼
To look up assaults on a particular date in Helen, GA (White County), contact the Helen Police Department at 7445 South Main Street, Helen, GA 30545 (706-878-2009), or the White County Sheriff's Office at 96 Old Highway 75, Cleveland, GA 30528 (706-865-5177). File a Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G.A. §50-18-70) request specifying date, approximate time, and location. Standard fees: $0.10 per page or $0.10 for the first quarter-hour of search time. Closed-case incident reports are public; ongoing investigations may be redacted. The GBI publishes aggregate crime data at https://gbi.georgia.gov/. Sources: Helen GA (https://www.cityofhelen.org/), White County (https://www.whitecounty.net/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Dougherty County, GA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Dougherty County, GA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for GA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (GA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in GA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in GA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in GA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for GA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (GA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
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🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
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🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| JOHN DAY | MARIETTA |
| NOVAMED MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | ATLANTA |
| CARLOS LOPEZ | ATLANTA |
| D BROOKS | ATLANTA |
| ORRIN SCOTT SWAYZE | MARIETTA |
| PHILIP NEWMAN | CONYERS |
| SCIENTECH MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. | STOCKBRIDGE |
| ROBERT PIERRON | ATLANTA |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| COSMOPROF #6302 | ALBANY |
| ALBANY HOUSING AUTHORITY | ALBANY |
| AYRES CORP | ALBANY |
| TARGET STORE T0734 | ALBANY |
| BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS, LLC. DBA A | WEST CENTRAL DISTRICT |
| DEERFIELD WINDSOR SCHOOL BASEBAL FIELD I | ALBANY |
| FAMILY DOLLAR - ALBANY (SLAPPEY BOULEVAR | ALBANY |
| MAPLE HILL C&D LANDFILL - CELL NO. 5 CON | ALBANY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (GA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | ALLY FINANCIAL INC. | Managing the loan or lease |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | Creditors Bureau Assoc | Written notification about debt |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A FAMILY CARE CENTER | 1128b8 |
| A LOVING TOUCH | 1128b8 |
| A-BELL TRANSPORTATION | 1128b8 |
| ACTION NON-EMERGENCY TRANS. CO | 1128b8 |
| ADAMS LOVING PRO HEALTH CARE | 1128b7 |
| AMERI-CARE EMS, INC | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTA MEDICAL CENTER | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC | 1128Aa |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (GA) — no city filter applied
🏦 FDIC-Insured Banks 3
| Bank | City |
|---|---|
| AB&T | Albany |
| Georgia Community Bank | Albany |
| Flint Community Bank | Albany |
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from GA state + federal sources · no aggregators
doj_news
Illegal Alien Faces Federal Fentanyl and Firearms Charges after Stockbridge Arrest
Jul 31, 2026
doj_news
Southwest Georgia Man Sentenced on Federal Dog Fighting, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Charges
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Texas Laboratory, Former CEO, and Florida Businessman Pay $36.4 Million to Settle Health Care Fraud Allegations
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Third Georgia State Representative Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Fraud
Jul 30, 2026
doj_news
Federal Jury Convicts Michigan Man for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender in Georgia
Jul 24, 2026
doj_news
Illegal Alien, Convicted Felon, and Austell Man Face Federal Charges Following Tri-County Narcotics Operations
Jul 24, 2026
FBI Field Office
Former CPA Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Funds Stolen From Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Jul 23, 2026
doj_news
Former CPA Sentenced to Federal Prison for Laundering Funds Stolen from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Jul 23, 2026
Federal Agency
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Iuka Bancshares, Inc. and The Iuka State Bank
Jul 30, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Dougherty County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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